Yang Kun's unyielding attitude left the forces that had come to watch deeply alarmed.
"I say, could it be that the Yang Family has backing as well? Do they not know that a senior from Black Eagle Prefecture is here?"
"Probably not. If they knew, would Yang Kun be this forceful? That is Black Eagle Prefecture. Even ten Yang Families could not contend with them."
"It seems Soaring Dragon City's skies are about to change. How could the Liu Family let them off?"
"..."
If they did not know Black Eagle Prefecture existed, then they would not find Yang Kun's words inappropriate. After all, the Yang Family truly had the capital to be arrogant in Soaring Dragon City.
But now?
Nearly every onlooking force believed that Yang Kun would meet disaster next.
Yang Kun ignored their quiet discussions. He merely looked coldly ahead. "Liu Qiang, with you alone today, you are not enough to make us fear you. Since you gathered us all here, I presume you have made thorough preparations. Come, call out the person behind you."
Silence!
The instant Yang Kun spoke, everyone present was dumbfounded.
He knew Black Eagle Prefecture existed?
Gulp~
Yet he still dared provoke the Liu Family? Could the Yang Family have backing as well?
The forces that had originally believed the Yang Family was doomed now began to waver.
Since the Yang Family could become Soaring Dragon City's overlord, could they truly be blindly arrogant? If they had nothing to rely on, would they be so strong in the face of the Liu Family?
Not only was everyone astonished, even Liu Qiang was slightly taken aback.
"Yang Kun, you know Black Eagle Prefecture has come?"
"Liu Qiang, I already said before that even if the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord came here in person, I would not fear him."
How could Liu Qiang know that if the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord truly came, the Liu Family would likely be finished.
What a joke. If not for Qin Jishi, could the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord's son have survived?
Could the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord forget such a great favor?
Clap clap clap~
Before Liu Qiang could speak, Sun Baitan walked out while clapping. "I truly never expected such a tiny Soaring Dragon City to have someone so wild and insolent. Good. Very good."
"Are you Yang Kun?"
"That's right!"
Faced with the question, Yang Kun's momentum did not diminish. "You are the Liu Family's backing?"
The corners of Sun Baitan's lips lifted, revealing a trace of contempt. "My name is Sun Baitan, the Eighth Elder of Black Eagle Prefecture. You should have all heard Black Eagle Prefecture's great name. In the entire Azure Wave Imperial Capital, there is nothing our Black Eagle Prefecture cannot accomplish. Yet you dared speak so shamelessly and disrespect the Prefecture Lord. People like you are no more than mountain cats and wild beasts. Are you worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Black Eagle Prefecture?"
Sun Baitan's words were especially grating, utterly unconcealed in their disdain for everyone. The crowd secretly frowned, yet not a single person dared flare up.
At this moment, these prominent figures of Soaring Dragon City all lowered their heads in silence.
Sun Baitan indeed had the capital to be arrogant. Never mind calling them mountain cats and wild beasts—even if he cursed them outright, someone would probably step forward and wag their tail for favor.
"Yang Kun, although you disrespected the Prefecture Lord, I can consider giving you a chance."
Sun Baitan said darkly, "As long as you do as Patriarch Liu wishes, I can let bygones be bygones over what happened before."
"If not!"
Sun Baitan revealed a sinister smile. "You know the consequences."
In that instant, everyone's gaze gathered on Yang Kun. Under the pressure of Black Eagle Prefecture, they wanted to see what choice he would make.
"Elder Sun..." Yang Kun did not hesitate and spoke directly. "Liu Qiang was the one using his power to bully others in this matter. If you also wish to use power to bully others, then I can only say sorry..."
"Is this your choice?" Sun Baitan narrowed his eyes, his expression growing increasingly grim. Clearly, he was extremely dissatisfied with Yang Kun. "You are merely the Clan Leader of a tiny Lineage, yet you do not know what is good for you. It seems you will not shed tears until you see the coffin."
Sun Baitan's fury and killing intent nearly spread through the entire Zhang Family, making everyone's backs turn cold and their hearts twitch. They did not even dare breathe loudly, much less meet his gaze, afraid he might set his sights on them.
Gulp~
Zhang Jinhua swallowed, gathering a bit of courage. "E-Elder Sun... this matter has nothing to do with the Yang Family or Zhao Family. It was all done by me, Zhang Jinhua, alone. If you wish to blame someone, blame me."
A man's name was like a tree's shadow. It would have been a lie to say Zhang Jinhua was not afraid. But even if he was afraid, he had to step forward. The Yang and Zhao Families had already helped them greatly; he could not watch those two great families bear Black Eagle Prefecture's wrath for the Zhang Family.
"You are the Zhang Family's Clan Leader?" Sun Baitan's gaze was vicious, his face as dark as storm clouds. "You do dare to take responsibility. Very well. As far as I know, the true culprit is Qin Jishi. Have Qin Jishi come out and speak."
Sun Baitan's words stirred everyone, and their gazes turned toward the crowd.
Qin Jishi remained unmoved and showed no intention of stepping forward. This immediately drew dissatisfaction from the Zhang Family members, whose eyes practically breathed fire.
"Hah~"
Zhang Jinhua took a deep breath. "Elder Sun, I alone will bear this matter. Jishi has nothing to do with it."
"Hmph. A mere Clan Leader of a tiny Lineage dares bargain with me? Not to mention you, even all the forces in Soaring Dragon City could be wiped out with a wave of Black Eagle Prefecture's hand if we wished. My condescending visit here is already an immense blessing and honor for you, yet you repeatedly challenge my bottom line. This is simply a provocation against Black Eagle Prefecture."
Sun Baitan was, after all, an old fox. He placed the hat of provoking Black Eagle Prefecture upon everyone's heads. If this matter truly spread, they would have grounds to justify themselves.
Zhang Jinhua's face turned ashen, his voice trembling. "E-Elder Sun... we absolutely had no intention of offending Black Eagle Prefecture. From beginning to end, this was all done by me alone... If you wish to blame someone... blame me."
"Enough nonsense!" Sun Baitan grew somewhat impatient. "Hand Qin Jishi over to me."
"Sorry!" Zhang Jinhua shook his head. "This matter has nothing to do with anyone else."
"Hand Qin Jishi over to me." Sun Baitan's eyes were like a viper's, a fierce glint appearing within them.
"Elder Sun, this truly has nothing to do with anyone else. Kill me or carve me up as you please; I will submit to whatever you decide." Zhang Jinhua seemed to be pleading, but even more than that, he had made his choice.
"You are courting death." Likewise, Zhang Jinhua's actions thoroughly enraged Sun Baitan. As his voice fell, a powerful aura suddenly erupted.
Earth Fiend Level Seven?
That aura was like the might of a mountain, pressing everyone until they could barely breathe. Some disciples with weaker cultivation even spat blood and staggered to the ground.
Even Yang Kun could only endure bitterly beneath such pressure, his body trembling.
At the same time!
In her panic, Tang Xiulan turned around and shouted angrily, "Q-Qin Jishi, what are you still standing there for? Hurry... hurry and get out there to apologize."
Qin Jishi did not move at all.
"You useless trash." Tang Xiulan was beside herself with rage as she glared viciously at him.
At the same time, Sun Baitan said coldly, "I will ask you one last time. Will you hand Qin Jishi over or not?"
"Cough cough~"
Fear filled Zhang Jinhua's eyes. "Th-this matter was all done by me al—"
"Hmph. Since you seek death, I will grant it to you." Sun Baitan had completely run out of patience. He opened his palm, and a ball of flame condensed within it.
At this moment, everyone's hearts rose to their throats as they watched Zhang Jinhua with mixed emotions.
Feeling the threat of death Sun Baitan brought him, Zhang Jinhua revealed a mournful smile. "E-Elder Sun... do it... I alone will bear all consequences."
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